Laboratory Manager
| Posting date: | 27 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Knowsley, Merseyside, L33 7RX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/675023_1761559335 |
Summary
Laboratory Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17:00
Location: Liverpool
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Laboratory Manager with a strong background in GMP environments and a passion for quality and leadership? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to lead within laboratory operations role and drive excellence in analytical services.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
- Private Medical Insurance
- Group Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
- Income Protection Insurance
- Free on-site parking
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage customer enquiries and provide quotations for analysis
- Oversee sample booking, storage, handling, and disposal
- Organise analysis of samples for bacterial endotoxin and glucan concentration
- Liaise with third-party laboratories for additional services
- Coordinate QC sample analysis and certification
- Review documentation produced by Laboratory Technicians
- Generate and manage customer reports and certificates
- Ensure accurate invoicing and documentation archiving
- Maintain calibration and validation of lab equipment
- Uphold GMP standards and ISO 9001 procedures
- Lead departmental PDP and supervise staff training and safety awareness
- Provide monthly management reports and contribute to company goals
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven managerial experience in a laboratory setting
- Strong supervisory and delegation skills
- In-depth knowledge of bacterial endotoxin assays
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and GMP standards
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Scientific degree (or working towards one) preferred
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a dynamic laboratory team, contribute to high-impact projects, and be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and employee wellbeing.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.